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How To Start An Adventure Fund Savings With A Shadow Box
We love to travel as a family, but traveling is expensive. A couple of years ago, we started a family tradition to dream about a summer vacation together, make a budget together, and then save up together to make it happen. It’s so important to help kids know that money decisions need to be decisions,…
Read MorePlanting a Fairy Garden to Cultivate Creativity
My youngest turned 11 this past week. I don’t know how time has passed so quickly. Her sister had a “Planty Party” last month, and I’m not one of those moms that throws a party for every one of my kids every year. We rotate around which helps my sanity as well as our budget.…
Read MoreA Stylish White Board Alternative
I know Andrew Pudewa will totally disapprove when he learns that my white board did not make the cut for my new homeschool space, but there was really no room for it. The goal of designing a home library was to have a multi-purpose room that the whole family (and all of our friends) could…
Read MoreA Secret Garden Inspired Planty Party
My middle daughter turned 13 this past week and we celebrated with a Secret Garden inspired Planty Party. My girl is slightly obsessed with succulents…growing them, drawing them, and enjoying them. Every time we go to a garden store, we have to stroll slowly down the succulent aisle to see what’s new. We don’t do parties every year for…
Read MoreDIY Farmhouse Table for Under $100
When we set out to design our home library, I knew that I wanted some desk area for me or the kids to be able to study/work at. I went back and forth through pretty much every table option at IKEA before I realized that I just needed something custom designed to fill my desired…
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